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Cass Xavier

Cass Xavier. Cass is a freelance writer and poet. Her work focuses on feminism, politics, and the Internet. You can find her online at cassxavier.com, on Twitter @CassFreelance, or in real life in Toronto, Ontario.

7 Wonders of the Ancient World

by Cass Xavier
7 wonders of the world

If you were an ancient globetrotter or sight-seer, you might be a little unsure about where to go at first. After all, information didn’t travel very quickly, and you couldn’t check out pictures or travel guides of the places you were thinking of going — if you even knew where you wanted to go. Luckily, …

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Cat Gods: 7 Feline Deities from Ancient Cultures

by Cass Xavier
Cat Gods

We bring them offerings of food and trinkets. We create beautiful images of them. We stand at their beck and call. We show our adoration for their blessings and fear their wrath. Are we talking about gods, cats, or cat gods?  It’s a hard distinction to make sometimes. There’s something about our feline friends that …

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The Compromise of 1850: America’s Final Attempt to Pretend Slavery is OK

by Cass Xavier
The Compromise of 1850: America's Final Attempt to Pretend Slavery is OK 1

Imagine that your house is on fire.  You see it, but instead of calling the fire department, you turn your back and pretend that it’s not happening. And then you look again, grimace, and sign a compromise with the house saying you’ll get to dealing with it in a little bit.  Hopefully, the house can …

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History of Japan: The Feudal Era to the Founding of Modern Periods

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History of Japan: The Feudal Era to the Founding of Modern Periods 2

The long and tumultuous history of Japan, believed to have begun as far back as the prehistoric era, can be divided into distinct periods and eras. From the Jomon Period thousands of years ago to the current Reiwa Era, the island nation of Japan has grown into an influential global power.  Jomon Period: ~10,000 BCE- …

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